Forest landscape restoration in North Sulawesi Province

Area

6,000 ha. | 10,000 ha. potential

ARR

Agroforestry

Location

North Sulawesi Province, Indonesia

Project ID

Standards

SRN, VCS, CCB

Project overview

Once, North Sulawesi’s tropical rainforests teemed with life. Today, much of this land has been ravaged by unsustainable farming practices, leaving the soil infertile, forests fragmented, and wildlife habitats diminished. The region faces a future of declining resources, as smallholder farmers struggle with depleted land and fire-prone grasses, while deforestation continues unchecked.

This project aims to support the restoration of 6,000 hectares of this landscape, with the potential to expand to 10,000 hectares.
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By working with smallholder farmers and local communities, the project seeks to explore agroforestry and reforestation approaches that could help rebuild soil health, reconnect ecosystems, and strengthen climate resilience. A key focus will be on revitalizing water sources around the Masarang mountain area, supporting long-term environmental and community well-being.
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Through community-driven restoration, ecotourism, and sustainable agricultural practices, the project aspires to help break cycles of deforestation while improving food security and economic opportunities. By restoring forest cover and supporting nature-based solutions, we hope to create the conditions for both the land and its people to thrive.

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Project goals

SDGs

>200

Locals employed

100%

% Native or naturalized species

>1,500

Potential participants

>3x

Sustainable annual livelihood jump for participants

~7M

Tons gross carbon sequestered (crediting period)

>4M

Net lifetime monetizable credits

From degradation to opportunity

In the heart of North Sulawesi, generations of farmers have depended on the land for their survival. But years of deforestation, unsustainable farming, and fire-prone grasslands have made it increasingly difficult to cultivate a stable future. As the soil weakens and forests shrink, livelihoods become more fragile. This project seeks to support communities in reversing these cycles - restoring landscapes while creating new opportunities for the people who call this region home.

Resilient livelihoods and food security

By introducing agroforestry and ecotourism, communities can explore new income opportunities beyond traditional farming. These approaches could improve food security, provide financial stability, and ensure the land remains productive for generations to come.

Ecosystem resilience and fire risk reduction

Restoring degraded land and shifting to resilient land management practices could lower the risk of destructive wildfires, helping forests recover while protecting biodiversity and local communities.

Community well-being and economic upliftment

By investing in resilient practices and local participation, this project has the potential to strengthen rural economies, create fairer opportunities, and improve overall well-being for those who rely on the land.

Our approach

Stakeholders at the core

Nature-first solutions for climate and biodiversity

Delivering with rigor

Care as the standard

Built for scale

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